Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Wightman Road circa 1905

I think I know where this is but I'm not sure. Any ideas?

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Comment by hob on May 8, 2013 at 18:59: I saw what you wrote initially Hugh and agree. The chimney pots etc. match. Is that "gentleman" on the far left scratching his bottom while the other guy with the dog appears to be eyeing up the ladies across the road. Some things never change.

Comment by Hugh on May 8, 2013 at 19:02: "what you wrote initially" - eh?

Re your comments, you'e a much better observer than me! I missed all the action.

Comment by hob on May 8, 2013 at 19:11: I thought you wrote something about church and then deleted it. Must change those drugs.

Comment by Hugh on May 8, 2013 at 19:17: You're psychic, Hob. I thought it, but didn't write it. Spooky!!

Comment by graemeTP on May 24, 2013 at 13:54: I reckon it's looking north, from a position between Burgoyne and Cavendish. Which might mean we're in agreement, if the mysterious reference to the church relates to St. Pauls.....

Comment by hob on May 24, 2013 at 21:06: Agreed. I think it is just past the shops beside the road up to "Harringay Station."

Comment by Robert Glover on March 18, 2014 at 22:50: I should know this as I used to live in the first house, No. 9 Wightman rd. - just where the 2 gentlemen are walking.You will notice where the cart is just in view, this is where the shops are set back and that would have been an off licence (Threshers in the 50's) Also the brick built columns opp. were interspaced with tall iron railings inc. a large iron gate that led to the side entrance steps to the lower ground level of St Pauls.

Comment by John Hough on March 3, 2015 at 19:19: I think you will find this is approx. between Burgoyne Road & Cavendish Road. I think you will find the Gentleman is probably holding his cane tight behind him as he passes the man approaching. Common manners now forgotten.

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